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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.60, 12,048.66 and 2,189.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.60, 12,048.66 and 2,189.02 is: 3,283.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.60 : 12,048.66 = 2,189.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.60/12,048.66 = 2,189.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.60x = 12,048.66 × 2,189.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.60x = 26,374,757.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,374,757.71/8,032.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.46

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